Touring Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée & Gevrey | Burgundy Eye Touring Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée & Gevrey By Magali Trinquart Wine tours Burgundy, wine tasting Nuits-Saint-Georges In the heart of the Côte d’Or region of Burgundy, in the vicinity of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée and Gevrey-Chambertin you can set off to discover the world of the great wines of Burgundy, wine tastings and cellar visits await you to uncover these Burgundian delicacies. Do not hesitate in visiting estates, vineyards or cellars as part of an organised excursion or independently. You are advised to make a reservation in advance for all wine tastings and cellar visits. Cellar visits Burgundy: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin The Domaine de Montmain, at the Château de Villars Fontaine (Villars-Fontaine), 4km from Nuits-Saint-Georges, as it is today was created by Bernard Hudelot.

There are 23 hectares under cultivation with about 40% devoted to white wine and 60% to red. Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Rouge and Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc. You can enjoy tasting the wines with the owner at the domaine in the beautiful 15th century cellar. Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 12noon and then from 1.30pm to 6pm, Saturdays by appointment only, closed on Sundays. Located in the heart of Burgundy, Tours & Détours (Gevrey-Chambertin) is an upmarket travel agency specialising in the organisation of trips for business groups. Bringing together professionals form various backgrounds - tourism, wine, communication, history - who all share a common passion for the Burgundy region. Thanks to Tours & Détours’ connections with the wine industry, you will benefit from the agency’s knowledge of Burgundy and its historical sites, of its wines, and from the excellent ties the team has developed over the years with local winemakers. Tours & Détours offers up-scale, all-inclusive seminars tailored to suit its clients’ needs.

Sandquist Europe is a boutique travel company that provides custom travel services for English speakers visiting Europe. Their experience in active and incentive travel has provided them the skill set and the contacts to organize unique and exhilarating programs. Ever since its creation in 1822, Maison Morin Père & Fils (Nuits-Saint-Georges) has maintained the Burgundian tradition and worked to promote the wines of Burgundy in France and the rest of the world. Every year, it receives over 30,000 visitors in its 18th century cellars and introduces them to know-how that is almost 200 years old. Today, Maison Morin Père & Fils is a grower and merchant of the finest Burgundian wines in the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The Maison Morin is also renowned for its Marc de Bourgogne, always aged in oak barrels to develop its full potential. Burgundy wines, tastings and vineyard tours Since 1896, the Rion family at the Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion (Vosne-Romanée) has been working vines. From generation to generation, tradition and knowledge have been passed down.

Bernard Rion and his wife Armelle have been managing the vineyard since 1981. After studies in viticulture and winemaking, their daughter Alice joined them in 2006. Armelle and Bernard invite you to share their passion for vintage the wines of Burgundy but also for Burgundy truffles. Through their cellar visits they will speak to you about the work of the vines and the development of the wines. Visits in French or in English. Rates from €7, tasting and visit of the estate. Pierre Bourée Fils (Gevrey-Chambertin), just south of Dijon in the in Côte d’Or. The Pierre Bourée Fils house harvests and produces wine and also buys grapes and musts to make their fine wines. Harvesting and wine making processes follow natural procedures so as to preserve the grapes as much as possible. In addition to being an owner, wine merchant and producer, Pierre Bourée Fils also offers guided wine tastings, carried out in unique and entertaining style, called La Table de Pierre Bourée . The Table de Pierre Bourée is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

Burgundy Burgundy Burgundy Burgundy is a wine region in central-eastern France near to the city of Dijon, built on centuries of winemaking tradition and with close historical links to monasteries; the Clos de Vougeot vineyard being a prime example. Burgundy’s patchwork quilt of vineyards and associated terroirs – or ‘climats‘ – gained UNESCO world heritage status in July 2015. Top estates and figures, such as Aubert de Villaine, co-manager of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti , spearheaded the application. Burgundy’s key grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay , largely due to the cool and moderate climate of the region. Quick Links Burgundy vintage guides | Burgundy En Primeur | Burgundy wine reviews | ‘Improvised’ Burgundy auction led to donation for Paris victims There are four different classifications in Burgundy: regional/district, commune, and two kinds of single vineyard communes, premier cru and grand cru.

This is one of the ways that Burgundy’s architecture differs from Bordeaux , its traditional rival in France, Bordeaux, because many producers own patches of the same vineyard, rather than existing in self-contained chateaux. Burgundy grand cru vineyards are the most expensive in France, costing an average 4.35m euros per hectare, according to French land agency Safer. Wines from the wider Burgundy regions are labelled as Bourgogne AC, and the best come from the Cote d’Or – split into the Cote de Nuit from the North and the Cote de Beaune in the South. Key red wine communes include Gevry-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune, Pommard and Volnay. Well-known white wine communes include Chablis, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Macon and Pouilly-Fuisse.

Interfrance: Burgundy Wine Region, Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits wine tour Click on image for larger view COTE DE NUITS REGION The vineyards begin just south of Dijon, rising from the plains onto east-facing slopes and continue in a sweep of vines until a few miles south of the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The vineyards benefit from the best soils within Burgundy, consisting of marlstone and limestone. This is the kingdom of the Pinot Noir grape. It acts as a sponge, absorbing the influences of the soil, the weather, and the barrel. Styles vary from village to village but, in general, these reds are medium bodied, elegant and lush. The district appellation Côte de Nuits-Villages is used primarily by lesser-known communes high up on the plateau behind the renowned slopes, where it is more difficult for the grapes to ripen. The Cote de Nuits is further subdivided into eight village appellations.

From north to south, they are Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey St-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-St Georges. Marsannay & Côte-de-Nuits Villages At the northernmost end of the Côte de Nuits, Marsannay enjoys the distinction of being the only village in Burgundy with a dedicated rosé appellation. Marsannay is also developing a reputation for its red wines however. At the northern limit of Gevrey-Chambertin, the Côte-de-Nuits Villages appellation is centered around the villages of Brochon and Fixin. The latter also benefits from its own village appellation, including a handful of 1er cru vineyards, of which the Clos du Chapitre monopoly is the most renowned. The reds from Fixin, and to a lesser degree Brochon, tend to be structured, showing a rather rugged character. The wines soften out with bottle age, while the aromas evolve towards earthy or animal notes.

Gevrey-Chambertin It is the largest wine-producing village in the Côte de Nuits and can boast nine of the twenty-four Côte de Nuits Grands Crus. It produces red wines ranging in style from elegant, with soft tannins and a velvety smooth texture, to highly concentrated and powerful with firmer tannins generally found in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines. The 9 grands crus: Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin, Ruchottes-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. Morey-Saint-Denis & Chambolle-Musigny Boasting a range of brilliant vineyards, exemplified by the four Grand Crus of Clos de la Roche, Clos St.

Denis, Clos des Lambrays, and Clos de Tart; Morey-Saint-Denis strikes a balance between the rich, structured wines of Gevrey-Chambertin to the north, and the perfumed finesse of the Chambolle-Musigny appellation to the south. In fact, Bonnes-Mares, another Grand Cru vineyard, is actually shared between Morey-Saint-Denis and the latter. The powerful reds produced from this vineyard are rather atypical of Chambolle-Musigny however, whose only other Grand Cru vineyard, Le Musigny, is reputed as one of the most delicate, elegant Pinot Noirs in Burgundy, and therefore the world. This can be true of Chambolle-Musigny's 19 Premier Crus vineyards as well, in particular Les Charmes and Les Amoureuses, whose silky character is due to the particularly chalky nature of the soils. Vougeot This appellation produces medium to full-bodied red wines with an intense concentration.

The village is most often associated with its single Grand Cru vineyard, Clos de Vougeot, sweeping up from the main road to the celebrated chateau that stands within it. Because it is the largest of the Grand Crus and contains varied soils, the quality of its wines is somewhat uneven. What started as a few vines planted by Cistercian monks in the 12th century is now among the most famous Grand Crus in Burgundy. The chateau serves as the headquarters of the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, a fraternity of winemakers established in 1934. Banquets and an annual tasting are held here. Vosne-Romanée Vosne-Romanée produces stylish red wines, and is home to some of the most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy including the Romanée-Conti, arguably the most famous and valuable vineyard in the world. The appellation of Vosne-Romanée includes a range of brilliant Premiers Crus and Grands Crus vineyards of La Tâche, Grande Rue, Richebourg, La Romanée, Romanée-Conti and Romanée-Saint-Vivant.

Nuits-St-Georges The appellation has no Grands Crus but an impressive list of twenty-seven Premiers Crus. The reds of Nuits-St-Georges vary greatly, depending on the location in which the grapes are grown. At the village level, elegant wines with soft tannins are produced, whereas the Premier Cru wines are full bodied with ripe to firm tannins and wonderful concentration. In great vintages, the flavors of these sturdy, earthy, red wines can take as long as 20 years to reach their peak. COTE DE BEAUNE REGION The Côte de Beaune vineyards curve gracefully around the small city of Beaune and continue south. While they produce a variety of impressive reds, the Côte de Beaune is renowned for its extraordinary whites from the Chardonnay grape. The main wine villages in the Côte de Beaune, from north to south are Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet. The Hautes-Côtes de Beaune vineyards have earned a good reputation for both red and white burgundies.

Beaune Unofficial capital of Burgundy, the medieval town of Beaune is home to most of Burgundy's best-known wine merchants, and to the famous 15th-century "Hôtel-Dieu" recognizable by its multi-color tiled roof. The Beaune appellation itself produces mainly red wines from the Pinot Noir grape, but also some fine whites. Most of these wines are made in a softer style with less tannin allowing them to be consumed young. There are no Grands Crus here, but a large number of the vineyards of the appellation have been granted Premier Cru status. The sale of wines from the Hospices de Beaune vineyards, which takes place each year on the third Sunday in November, is the biggest charity wine auction in the world. Pommard and Meursault Despite Pommard's position, between Beaune and Volnay, its wines bear little resemblance to the light, delicate wines of either of those two appellations. Instead, these powerful red are among the richest and most tannic in Burgundy, and are definitely worth waiting for. Pommard's richer soils deliver heady, dark, and sometimes rustic reds.

Although there are no Grand Crus, some feel that certain Premier Crus produced here can be equal in quality. Meursault. Renowned for its sumptious white wines, the large village of Meursault is among the favorites of Chardonnay fans. There is almost as much white wine produced here as in all the other villages combined, and while there are no Grands Crus here, the exceptional Premiers Crus of Les Perrieres or Les Charmes are widely accepted to be worthy of such a status. Most of the wine is produced in a rich style, whith the oak influence integrating perfectly over time to enhance the apple, hazelnut and buttery flavors for which Meursault is so famous for. Puligny and Chassagne-Montrachet The wonderful Premier and Grand Cru vineyards belonging to these villages often adjoin one another, and it is not always easy to tell them apart. The primary difference between the two villages is that only a very small proportion of the wine produced in Puligny-Montrachet is red, in contrast to nearly half of that from Chassagne-Montrachet.

Flourishing in the pebbly limestone soils of Puligny-Montrachet, the Chardonnay vine is king and this small appellation of gently sloping vineyards is home to four of the greatest dry white Grands Crus in the world: Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet. Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Damaudes Vineyard | Burch Family Wines Vineyards - Burgundy Nuits-Saint-Georges 'Les Damaudes' Positioned half-way between Dijon and Beaune, the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges inspired the name of the Côte de Nuits. This commune produces almost only red wines although there is a limited production of whites. 'Les Damaudes' is situated on the northern part of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, just to the south of the premier cru appellations of Vosne-Romanée. Planted on a parcel with an easterly exposure, the vines grow on poor, limestone soils. Elegance and finesse perfectly characterize this wine.

“The velvety smoothness of good Burgundy wines, caused by the higher spirits, ensures that their taste touches the tongue softly and is gentle on the nerves”, wrote Dr Guy-Crescent Fagon in 1694. He added: “A wine that the stomach can press and digest at leisure, without rushing to get rid of it”. This prescription was addressed to Louis XIV, weighed down by ill health. Nuits wine, recommended by his senior physician, soon cured the royal patient. Wine for convalescence, purely medicinal, had been invented! Appellation d’origine controlee: Nuits-Saint-Georges 'Les Damaudes' A.O.C. Category: 1er Cru Region: Côte de Nuits Producing commune: Nuits-St-Georges Soil: Pebbles and chalky limestone. Clayey silt at the top of the slope and pure silt at the bottom.

Colour and grape variety: Pinot Noir Louis Jadot Nuits-Saint-Georges 2012 Louis Jadot Nuits-Saint-Georges 2012 Pinot Noir from Nuits-St-Georges, Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France red wine Reviews (3) Winemaker's Notes A powerful, tannic and full-bodied wine of intense color, Nuits-Saint-Georges offers robust fruit flavors and nuances of oakin the bouquet. It develops leather and gamy aromas as it ages. Pairs well with marinated or roasted game, beef and pork, and medium-aged cheeses. This wine can be enjoyed immediately or within 10 years of the vintage. Louis Jadot Winery The House of Louis Jadot has been producing exceptional Burgundy wines since its founding in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot. For the past 150 years Louis Jadot has continued as one of the great names of Burgundy and has gained international reputation for its superb red and white Burgundy wines.

Louis Jadot is not only one of the largest producers of estate Burgundies of the Cote d'Or, it is one of the most celebrated exporters of premium Burgundies, owning close to 140 acres of vineyards from 24 of the most prestigious sites in Burgundy. View all Louis Jadot Wines About Burgundy Shop our top rated wine from Burgundy The region of Burgundy is the fairytale land of vines. There are stories of kings, conquerors and commoners recounting the seductive effects of a Burgundian wine. Even now, many wine aficionados and lovers will pinpoint their most memorable wine moment at that first taste of an aged Burgundy. Much of this can be related to the terroir of Burgundy. Centuries of winemaking have led the Burgundians to know which grape clone grows best on which plot of land, including the soil, the angle towards the sun and the elevation – all of these factors contribute to the terroir of Burgundy. Vineyards from around the world plant cuttings of exact Burgundian clones, trying to replicate the Burgundy style. Burgundy is a small region, only about a fourth the size of Bordeaux .

The narrow thread of vineyard land stretches from the city of Dijon to Lyon. The five main districts of Burgundy are – from North to South - Chablis , Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Maconnais, and Beaujolais . Chablis is far removed geographically (above Dijon) and adheres to its own classifications. Beaujolais is its own region due to grape variety, vinification methods and regulations. Leaving us with the Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise and Maconnais as the heart of Burgundy. Grapes of the region are easy to remember - Pinot Noir for reds, Chardonnay for whites. Burgundy can be called home for both varietals, despite their increasing presence in every winemaking country. In this area red wines out number whites, although the quality for both is unparalleled. A bit of History... Once owned and run by the church and nobility, the vineyards of Burgundy were seized during French Revolution and sold off piece by piece. Further separation occurred with Napoleonic Law, which ordered that inherited land be divided among children equally.

These two factors put Burgundy where it is today – a myriad of vineyards and villages, each with a number of growers and producers. Négociants Burgundy is organized by plots of land and labeled as such. About half of Burgundy works on a négociant system. Growers of small plots sell grapes, or more often, barrels of already made wine, to négociant houses who then blend it with other wines from that region and put it under their label. While the négociant system may sound like a way to produce mass amounts of anonymous wines, that is, luckily, not the case. Wines are labeled with a sense of place, so you know what land you are getting. There are some négociant houses that are much more renowned and consistent than others, and for the most part, the system works. But times are changing. Some growers are purchasing more land and making the wine on their property, under their label, for more consistency. On the other side, négociant houses are buying up their own vineyards so they will have more control over winemaking. Classification System The classification system is similar to a pyramid.

At the base of the pyramid is the most basic of the classifications, the Burgundy AC, meaning grapes can come from anywhere in the Burgundy region. Next up is a village wine, such as Côte de Beaune or Côte de Nuits, or the villages within these regions, like Givery-Chambertin or Puligny-Montrachet. The label will say Appellation Puligny-Montrachet Controlée. At the next level is the premier cru. A wine that says Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru will still be Appellation Puligny-Montrachet [premier cru] Controllée, but may include the premier cru vineyard name, such as Les Pucelles. At the tip of the pyramid are the grand cru vineyards. There are only 30 in the Côte d'Or and the name of the vineyard is the appellation name. About France - Other regions When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain.

Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir , they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine. The top regions of France are: Bordeaux , Burgundy , Champagne , Languedoc-Roussillon , Loire , Rhone . And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay , Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity. Customer Reviews Nuits-Saint-Georges - OT Nuits-Saint-Georges Winemakers in the Region of Nuits-Saint-Georges (34 results) Nuits-Saint-Georges A fifth-generation family domaine located opposite the sports center.

Small museum Nuits-Saint-Georges Domaine DUPASQUIER et Fils Discover our domaine and taste our appellations from the Côte de Beaune et Côte de Nuits Nuits-Saint-Georges Nuits-Saint-Georges Domaine NAUDIN Jean-Marc Tradtion, know-how and quality. We invite you to discover our fine wines in an authentic vaulted cellar dating from the 18th century. Former cooper... Corgoloin Domaine THIBERT In our small vaulted cellar, you will meet me , genuine and warm-hearted wine-grower. I'll share with you my passion un wine, through a wine-ta... Vosne-Romanée Domaine Armelle et Bernard RION All-year-round tasting of fine burgundies in the cellar of a domain created in 1896. Visit of truffle ground and search of truffles with dogs. ... Villers-la-Faye Domaine GUYARD Jean Yves Small exploitation of 7ha situated on the côteaux of the Côte de Nuits and the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. By appointment, we sha...

Marey-lès-Fussey Domaine Paul et Colette SIMON We are wine -and blackcurrant -growers in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. Our tranquil village lies 300 meters above sea-level. We invite you ti c... Nuits-Saint-Georges Domaine Alain Maurice GAVIGNET Family estate since 4 generations. Winegrower from father to son. Wine tasting in a typical burgundian space. Chambolle-Musigny Cave du Petit Hôtel Guided tasting in 3 languages (french, german, english) in the vaults of a former priory of the Cistercian abbey Nuits-Saint-Georges Domaine Manuel OLIVIER An 11-hectare family holding located in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits and worked by a passionate wine-grower. Convivial reception and wine-tastin... Nuits-Saint-Georges Family exploitation, we cultivate in fight reasoned. We invite you in our vaults.

Nuits-Saint-Georges Come and taste our wines in our 17th-century vaulted cellars Nuits-Saint-Georges Maison Colin seguin The cellar Maison Colin Seguin is located in the heart of Burgundian vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges . We breed and sell about thirty Burgundian ... Premeaux-Prissey Domaine R. DUBOIS Discover the wines of Brother-Sister original Duo ! Our business : growers, creators of fun ! On our farm of 22 ha which offers 20 different appell... Nuits-Saint-Geoges Dufouleur Guy et Yvan Family domain since 1596, we welcome you by appointment. To the left in the yard, in 15 street Thurot. Our wines are present in the local rest... Villars-Fontaine Château de Villars-Fontaine Producer of burgundy wines for laying-down. Today, as before, we offer the chance to taste and to acquire at reasonnable cost, wines aged from 10 y...

Nuits-Saint-Georges Domaine REMORIQUET Since the creation of our domaine, four generations of wine-growers have inherited in turn respect for the soil and for high quality, blending pass... Corgoloin Domaine GACHOT-MONOT Created by 1890, this family exploitation got bigger in the course of the generations and runs15 hectares situated between Beaune and Nuits-Saint-G... Comblanchien We welcome you with pleasure in our vaulted cellar. Little family vineyard. 3rd generation. Marey-lès-Fussey Domaine Thévenot Le Brun Our family domain is bound to the history of the Hautes-Côtes. We operate a monoply : Le Clos du Vignon Nuits-Saint-Georges Tradition and simplicity for this family estate in Hautes-Côtes Vougeot Domaine BERTAGNA Owner and producer, just a step from the Closed of Vougeot, we produce 5 Grand Crus and 7 Premier Cru. The work of the vineyard, the purity of frui...

Corgoloin Domaine PETITOT Jean et Fils We offer quality wines made in our image and a friendly welcome in the Burgundian tradition ! Nuits-Saint-Georges DUFOULEUR Père et Fils Winemaker since 1848. Discover our know-how in our 17th century tasting cellar installed in our ageing cellars and become ambassador of our House Nuits-Saint-Georges Domaine JP Bony Created in the 60s by Jean-Pierre Bony, the 7-hectares domaine is now run by his daughter Fabienne Nuits-Saint-Georges Domaine Alain MICHELOT 8 ha-estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges, nearby the town hall, we welcome you in our vaulted cellar. Large range of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Crus Nuits-Saint-Georges Vosne-Romanée Domaine François GERBET "La Maison des Vins" Tasting of Gerbet wines as well as wide choice of wines from Vosne-Romanée and other domains : Lamarche, Grivot, Mongeard-Noellat, etc.

Villars-Fontaine Domaine Patrick HUDELOT Organic certification since more than 10 years. Our philosophy : combining wines of high quality with respect for the environment Nuits-Saint-Georges Caveau Moillard A must on the Burgundy wine road (RD 974) Maison Moillard a traditional winery founded in 1850 opens the doors of its cellars Monday to Sunda... Nuits-Saint-Georges GAVIGNET-BETHANIE et Filles Claire and Christine are the 4th generation of the family field which aims to combine modernity and tradition Nuits-Saint-Georges Domaine et Caves du Palais Collecting owner of Vosne-Romanee, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Nuits-Saint-Georges. Breeder famous wines of the Hospices de Beaune and Nu... About your search Nuits St Georges Wine Information, French Wine Guide in Burgundy Nuits St Georges The village of Nuits Saint Georges gives its name to the Côte de Nuits . The Côte de Nuits starts just south of Dijon to the edge of Cote de Beaune.

Nuits Saint Georges produces mostly red wines. Red Côte de Nuits are robust and elegant. Their bouquet is intense and fragrant. The other villages producing Côte de Nuits are Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot and Vosne-Romanée (see Romanée-Conti ). Read more about Burgundy wines with Amazon.com: Wine Facts Online: Kinds of Wine: Wine By Region: Europe: France: Burgundy: Cote de Nuits Comte Georges de Voguë Subregions Unlike the Côte de Beaune, the Côte de Nuits is not itself an AOC. The "generic" appellations for wine produced here are Bourgogne Hautes-Côte de Nuits and Côte de Nuits-Villages. Neither is very common, but the Côte de Nuits-Villages is the better of the two on average. But the best wines here unquestionedly come from within one of the nine villages that comprise the Côte de Nuits.

Bonnes-Mares : The only Côte de Nuits Grand Cru that does not entirely lie in one village, Bonnes-Mares is shared between the villages of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-St-Denis. It produces some of the most powerful, tannic wines of the region. Chambolle-Musigny : The three-square-mile village of Chambolle-Musigny is home to legendary Grand Cru Musigny and in addition houses 25 Premiers Crus of its own. The non-Grand Cru wine is itself fabulous, often aromatic and subtle. Musigny : The Musigny Grand Cru produces wine of a stellar character that combines powerful tannins and concentration with great elegance and smoothness—"an iron fist in a velvet glove", as wine writer Oz Clarke put it. The wines are extremely expensive even for the area; a little white wine is also produced. Fixin : The Fixin appellation is a good-value location right next to Gevrey-Chambertin, with five Premiers Crus for red wines. Flagey-Échezeaux : This village produces no wine of its own, but has two important Grands Crus that share its name.

Échezeaux : Échezeaux is a Grand Cru famous for its well-balanced, feminine flavors in a similar style to the also well-known Côte de Beaune village of Volnay. There are allegations, however, that there are too many producers here. Grands Échezeaux : The Grand Cru vineyard of Échezeaux also contains the Grands Échezeaux vineyard. These wines are more powerful and more expensive than Échezeaux since there are fewer producers and thus higher quality. Gevrey-Chambertin : Deep, intensely flavored but always elegant wines are produced in the communes of Brochon and Gevrey-Chambertin. There are 26 Premiers Crus, but the nine Grands Crus (a record for a Burgundy village!) are much better. Chambertin : Famously concentrated, deep wines are produced in this Grand Cru, which actually gave the Gevrey village its surname, not the other way around! This is certainly one of the top five Grands Crus in Burgundy.

Chambertin-Clos de Bèze : With hundreds of great wines, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is very similar to Chambertin and now almost in equal in status. Chapelle-Chambertin : This is a rather obscure Grand Cru, with some rather reasonably priced wine. Charmes-Chambertin : This Grand Cru vineyard is nearly as solid a wine source as Chambertin itself. Griotte-Chambertin : This very uncommon Grand Cru has few wines, but many of them are underrated and can develop into Chambertin-like Grand Cru wines with age. Latricières-Chambertin : This satellite is not so reliable, but a few good producers brighten things up. Mazis-Chambertin : Less expensive wines here. Mazoyères-Chambertin : This fairly obscure Grand Cru is mostly used by Domaine Perrot Minot, although a few competing producers keep things interesting. Ruchottes-Chambertin : Unlike some of the neighboring Grand Crus, there are a number of producers here, but in general they offer good prices and above-average quality.

Marsannay : Large and with no Premiers Crus or Grands Crus, Marsannay nonetheless provides many good values. Morey-St-Denis : There are 20 Premiers Crus here, but far more noted are the four Grands Crus. Clos des Lambrays : A miniscule Grand Cru vineyard, Clos des Lambrays is almost entirely owned by Domaine des Lambrays, but they do not have a monopoly due to a few rows of grapes being owned by a competing winery. Clos de la Roche : Only slightly bigger than the tiny Clos des Lambrays, Clos de la Roche has a number of producers making exotically scented, unusual wines for high prices. Clos St-Denis : Even smaller than Clos des Lambrays, Clos St-Denis surprisingly has quite a number of producers that make their wine there. The wines are feminine, textured, and very well-made. Clos de Tart : The only Morey monopole, owned completely by Mommessin. Intense, at first austere wines, they are expensive but of more reliable quality than any of the other Grands Crus.

Nuits-St-Georges : Almost 12 square miles of vineyard land are covered by this AOC. Reasonably priced and balanced, the wines come from village vineyards and over 40 Premiers Crus! Vosne-Romanée : Vosne-Romanée is the home of no less than six Grands Crus, all of which are worthy of their own in-depth descriptions and therefore pages. The six Grands Crus are the primary places in the world for Pinot Noir, along with Chambertin and Musigny. The wines are, of course, very expensive, even the village examples. La Grande Rue : Owned as a monopole by Domaine Lamarche, La Grande Rue offers excellent feminine-styled Vosne-Romanée. A tiny, four-acre vineyard, this Grand Cru is overshadowed by its neighbors but still one of the greatest in Burgundy. Richebourg : For many Burgundy hounds, Richebourg strikes just the right balance between power and elegance, making wine of a rich, luscious character very different from its neighbors. While small, Richebourg is large enough for there to be several producers that compete with each other to make the most outstanding wine.

La Romanée : Owned completely by Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanée is the smallest AOC region in the whole of France at around 2.1 acres. La Romanée is usually of a masculine, backward style. Drunk at the right time La Romanée gets Pinot just right. Romanée-Conti : Fully owned by the legendary Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, this monopole is so amazingly expensive that only a very few people in the world have ever gotten an opportunity to try it. Only multimillionaires, wine critics, and insiders enjoy these wines regularly. DRC's depth of flavor, complexity, and delightfully simple purity and elegance are its main selling points. With $10,000 a common price for new bottles, this is solidly the world's most expensive wine. Romanée-St-Vivant : This Grand Cru vineyard makes less complex, less esteemed wines than its neighbors. Perhaps it simply suffers from stiff competition, since many of these wines are nothing short of great. La Tâche : La Tâche is the other monopole of Domaine de la Romanée Conti.

Probably costing about 80% less than Romanée-Conti in the average year, it is nonetheless one of the world's most expensive wines! Layered and feminine, it is the opposite of Romanée-Conti in style but rivals it in complexity. Vougeot : Vougeot is almost exclusively known for its Grand Cru. Clos de Vougeot : Exotic, backward, masculine wines are made in this Grand Cru, which is very large and unfortunately inconsistent due to the high number of producers. Nonetheless, this wine can be world-class. Copyright 2009.

From Dijon: 2.5-Hour Côte de Nuits Wine Tour From Dijon: 2.5-Hour Côte de Nuits Wine Tour From Dijon: 2.5-Hour Côte de Nuits Wine Tour Product ID: 31265 Explore the vineyards of Côte de Nuits and learn about the wine-making process Experience the beautiful scenery of the region while tasting some of the country's finest wines See historic cellars where the wines are aged to perfection Overview Learn about the wine-making process as you explore the vineyards of Côte de Nuits on this 2.5-hour tour from Dijon. Admire the spectacular scenery during your tour of the vineyards before enjoying wine tasting and a guided visit to a wine cellar. What to Expect On this tour you will travel along small vine roads and the Route des Grands Crus to the stunning vineyards in the villages of Marsannay-la-Côte, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges.

After the vineyard tour, you can enjoy a visit to a cellar with wine tasting. Situated in the heart of Burgundy, Côte-d'Or is worthy of its name the “golden hillside”. Côte de Nuits is famous throughout the world for its spectacular red wines and beautiful villages. The reputation of Burgundy has been built on the labor of the men and women who produce the "wine of kings", using a combination of technical knowledge, faith, and the intuition of an artist to create the wine. Join this tour to experience the beauty of Burgundy and its wines. You will experience an insider’s wine tour and comparative wine tastings, allowing you to taste some of the best wines in the world. You will be taken through the vineyards and educated about the techniques used to care for the vines throughout the year the famous winemaking villages of the Côte de Nuits. The Pinot and Chardonnay tour is followed by a guided cellar visit and comprehensive wine tasting. What's Included

Question: Beaune, Nuits St George and Chambertin are wines from which French wine region?
Answer: BURGUNDY